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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20
AFRAID OF HIS LIFE
A Dispute Over Land Ownersh,u
BloodthirSty Feelings Said tn "'
Been Engendered Thereh, lave

A Dispute Over Land Ownersb,,
Bloodthir'ty Feelings Said tn
Been Engendered Thereby. "''s
The trouble between Mr.. supreD...
Mr.. st. Ange. who occupy adiasan! and
in the Pipestone Canyon, occun;od 'arus
of hours in Justice Dingevon's couple
terday~ afternoon. The matter hs" Yea,
up periodically in the columns Of ts' Come
press within the last few months - 'aly
be briefly stated az the result If . may
ries Of chickering's ON account Of q .oug Sc
land, to which both men lay claim '". &c Of
brawls have produced bad blood .nese
the parties and led Mr.. St. Anoe Tween
suprenant alleges, to utter divers 40 az Nj.
dry bloodthirsty threats against tha sun
ter's existence by filling him full q, a9'
shot. This intention was said to h, luck
communicated by way of another ~ oeen
named L.ambott, and a gentlem, ,'s9oot
name OF Clermont was said to be n WI The
when "''ent
THE DIRE INTENTION
was announced. Judge Lippincott ..
peared for the prosecution and NJ, nv au
dorm for the defense. The evidence fo,
prosecution was all one way, and sbor',
that Mr.. Suprenant's apprehension
entirely based upon the secondhand" were
nouncement of St. Angels intentions Ian an
impelled Mr.. Haldorn to ask for a non "nea
as second-handed threats like this ooan,
not sustain a prosecution for thraatouna;Aa
to kill. He referred to a California dug
ion in which Sand-lOtter Kearne: waS a !;
volved. Counsel read at length from tb;l
and explained the matter laboriouslv ~
the court, but the motion was overrr,. "
and the case went on. Mr.. st. Ange wa1.
on the stand and swore he never used ths
language attributed to him, ASSURING th'
counsel that if he had any such intent;os'
he
NEVER WOULD HAVE ADVERTISED
it that way. He gave the witness, Lambott
a reputation for double-dealing sayingtbat
the latter would one day coincide with him
in his position as claimant of the land in
dispute and the next would give Suprenart
the same opinion as to his ownership. "a
had come up to town in a wagon one dav
with Suprenant and Clermont to have Tho
land ownership business decided out n
hand, and feeling dubious about ridiDs
that far with men he knew to be %unfriepdf,
to him had tried to borrow a shootingins
to insure it being pleasant all around, ts
had only been able to borrow a penknis,
He brought forward half a dozen witnesses
to give evidence of his character and
counsel INDUCED in a good deal of sparrinp
as to the admissibility OF various cues.
tions asked OF the witness. The case was
adjourned to 2 O'Clock Monday afternoon
for argument.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The surveys Of the Red River Valley rail
road have been completed and the work
will be rushed through with all possible dis.
patch. This will connect Manitoba's me.
tropolis with the Northern Pacific and the
Grand Trunk OF Canada despite the force
OF opposition Of the Canadian Pacific,
which set up it's charter rights against it's
rivals, but which was overcome by the
counter opposition of the citizens of the
Province OF Manitoba, headed by Premier
Norquay, the robust half breed, who con-
trolls the destinies of that country.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The scene in the lobby of the House Of
Commons, just reported this morning, beg
CARS anything that has happened in that
particular bear garden for some time. The
language used was wholly ~indecorous. and
was hardly justified by the provocation,
but scenes OF Disorder and indecorum hap
pen so often in that disorderly body that
the punishment moved in the case could
hardly be justified. except the language had
been used in open debate. The accused,
DR.. Tanner, is in Ireland, and the motion
to wait for his return would seem to be
the proper thing under the circum-
stances.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

Our Geographic advices from the East
are to the effect that the hot a is al
most unprecedented; that so intense is thu
heat that the iron and steel works al
Pittsburg had to be closed down. Quite q
number of deaths from sunstroke and pros
tration from heat are reported from va
rious Eastern cities. In this Territory no
body has suffered from the heat except in
Helena, where the weather has been ex
tremelY hot.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The italian representatives in Butte are
aroused over the Fourth of July flag cpl.
sode and will appear the matter to the min
lister at Washington. They have little
hope of redress here, because the two main
offenders have disappeared. It is doubtful
if the evidence will hold the other me-. The
whole business was the work of two or
three men who did not stop to consider the
contumely the offense placed upon others.
1t is to be regretted that it happened.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20
Expressions of Esteem.

Rev. Father van de Ven, the popular pas.
tor OF st. Patrick's parish, was the recipi-
ent Thursday evening Of a handsome pres
ent from the ladies of his parish in honor of
his birthday. At dusk the reverend gen.
tleman was serenaded by the Emmett
Guard band. He came to the 'front.' door
to thank the boys for their kindness in 70
memberlng him, and the subsequent pro-
eceedlngs testified to the regard in which ba
Is held by his parishioners. Father van
DE Ven has been but a short time identified
with this parish, but he is held in hish es-
TEEN by his parishioners, and during his
connection with this parish has endea rod
contact. q" 'olne IN
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The United States wooden man-of-war
Hussler has been ordered by the Govern
ment to put herself in condition to carry
the dusky Queen Kapiolani from San Fran
cisco to Honolulu with all possible dispatch,
there being an emergency for taking Ha'
waits Queen to her capital and to her
ebony lord, who is in domestic and regal
distress.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The President is having a gay old time in
his native State and we trust he will get a
taste of travel which will impel him to take
a trip to the West. Such a tour would
broaden and deepen his view of the magni-
tude of the country west of Erie county.
He will meet with q warm welcome wherever
he may go in the West. Yes, even at St.
Louis should he decide to go there. The
Grand Army episode would only tend to
make his greeting all the more cordial on
the part of the citiz ms. The Grand Army
people as an organization would not do
anything to humiliate him.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

Business Manager Barber, VI the North.
west Magazine, arrived last evening and
authorized The MINER to state that some
thing would be done by the publishers to
give the great industries of Butte a salts
factory representation in it's columns. He
will call upon subscribers to-day and ascer-
tain if they have any grievances and what
they are. Mr.. Barber is entitled to the
consideration of fair treatment in this un-
fortunate affair, and wants to do what is
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

We trust that Mr.. Frank Kinney will
soon come to the conclusion that wrestling
cannot be done successfully with the mouth
at long range. We are assured that he a
make a match with Mr.. Edwards if he will
but come to Butte. He should either ante
! or quit the game.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20
Butte has had as honored guests severa

Butte has had as honored guests severa
distinguished railroad men recently which
indicates that they are all after the bust
ness of Butte. President Broadwater, O
the Montana Central, was here yesterday
and Is on his way over the line from here
to Helena in order to facilitate construction
work. Chief Engineer and Vice President
Anderson was here yesterday in consulta
ton with the Montana Union to secure
better facilities for transportation to Gar
rison, and his keen perceptions will note
where betterments may be made in the
no~vSoa
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

Reports have just been received from
Ounalaska to the effect that Bishop Seq
horst has been murdered by his attend ant
o. the Yukon, some sixty miles from any
human habltation. The young murderer
has been arrested but gives no excuse fol-
the commission of the crime. The tragedy
happened last November. The taking OF a
life devoted to humanity in the wilds Of
Alaska, by his trusted attendant, should
be punished to the limit of the law,
He should be made to feel that there is
punishment after death.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20
A Mosquito Paradise.

James Newman and John Robbins 70.
cen''y returned from the Flathead, tel,
marvellous stories about the moscu;to
pest there. To their distorted imao;na.
lions they seemed the size of h;-a.
ou' there is no discount on the fact that
1ney swarm out in millions by sunset and
urtve the settlers in the valley to the Hob.
est at1alnable spot where they fight them
the n nonhres. The inhabitants present
the the appearance to a newcomer OF hayins
are than or measles, so badly SCARED
insect. " 'he Vicious
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The Presidents party had a close call in
New York, the engineer giving up his own
life to secure them safely in a great emer.
gency. The details of the accident are given
in our telegraph news columns. The wild
ow is entitled to Presidential pension.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The railroad wreck reported from st.
Thomas in Canada, yesterday morning
was worse than was at first reported.
Nineteen lives we're lost and some forty
people were injured. The faithful engineer
died with his hand on the lever in a heroic
struggle to control the air brakes and save
the lives of his passengers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The Newfoundland fishers are having a
hard time protecting their alleged rights.
They are now in troublt with the French
who have been ~prodding them around with
the bayonet, a performance that their Brit
ish blood can hardly brook, and a robust
row is likely to result.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

King Kalakua in an interview in the New
York Herald says that if he signs the new
constitution it will be under duress and
will consider the instrument so executed
wholly illegal and void. What his royal
nibs needs is a prod from the bayonets Of
the Honolulu rifles to admonish him that
the people reign, and that the King is on
the throne simply through their sufferance.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

better understanding mustbe arrived at or
the trouble win soon eliminate in hostile
relations. France = smarting under the
sting Of having been robbed Of some Of her
richest possessions, and Germany is irrit-
able over theiact that Francois constantly
guilty Of some act Of aggression calculated
to provoke q breach Of the peace.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20
Crooked Chinese certificates have followed

Crooked Chinese certificates have followed
so closely on the, opium smuggling from
Canadian points that the Treasury officials
have found it necessary to exercise a closer
espionage on the business; hence it is that
new orders have been issued from the de-
partment in connection with these rank
offenses. These new orders will be found
duly chronicled in our news columns.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The willy Woolston has turned up in Ben.
ton where he has secured a water works
contract. An electric light plant will also
be put in SC the unwary feet OF the nocturnal
pedestrian will not trip up over the water
plugs.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The MINER is under obligations to the
Hon. Sylvanus Terrell, Secretary OF the
Comfy Committee, for q full report of the
Cornwall County Liberal Conference at
Truro, embracing II report Of the ad-
dress of the Rt. Hon, Earl Spencer and
others on that occasion. We would invite
such of our Cornish friends as did not &C.
cure a copy to come and inspect ours.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

THE senatorial syndicate which has been
rusticating in the National Park will be
out OF the woods on Wednesday and will
visit Governor Hauser for a few days,
then the whole party will pay tribute
to Pete Roman at the St. Ignacia's Mission
for a few days and then take a trip to
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The beautiful Casino Theater came very
near being burned by a big Broadway blaze
On yesterday, and the guests of the Nor
mandie Hotel had to make a hurried exit
to save themselves. But through the ener-
getic action OF the fire department these
valuable properties were saved:
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

A Cheyenne special details the latest bad
break OF a fond father, who left a shot gun
heavily charged for hawks for his baby
daughter to fool with, and the usual re-
suit came OF it. The little one in playing
with the deadly weapon blew out her
brains and frescoed the walls of his adobe
structure with them.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The funeral of the Comstock miners was
quite an impressive affair. The whole city
paid the tribute OF tears and flowers to the
ill-fated men who gave up their lives in the
lower levels, victims OF an accident.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The President and Mrs. Cleveland had. a.
hearty reception from the people all along
the line on their trip to the Thousand Isles
on yesterday. There was no partisanship
manifested at any point.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

In the report of the crop condition Da-
kota counties lead the whole list with an
average OF 12O per cent, and yet the bur-
den OF the drouth condition reports reach
us from that section.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The hot wave is still sweeping the East
s~unstrokes are reported from various
points. The people there had better come
West than be planted there.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

Bar silver has advanced to 95k. It
seems to be moving forward very cautious
~ for fear it will overreach itself again and
get another backset.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

A correspondent asks us why the special
session was called at this unreasonable
day. We would like to nave him ask US an
easy one. We feel impelled to give this one
up and refer it to our esteemed contempo-
raries in Helena.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The evil effects OF Chinese cheap labor in
this city is the cause for the closing of the
Butte restaurant, for the reason that the
Celestials undersell the Butte outfit, which
was doing a legitimate business in it's line.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The Northern Pacigc can sympathize
with the Southern and Central, which have
been greatly retarded in their operations
by washouts. The overland mails were
delayed nearly a week from this cause.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The hot wave which is sweeping the East
should admonish our friends in that direc-
ton that they should seek the mountains of
Montana for relief.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The hot wave which has recently swept
the country is something unprecedented.
Several cases OF sunstroke and many pros.
t~rations are reported.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

Mr.. Van Zandt, President OF the Blne
Bird, is expected to arrive tomorrow with
his family i'll a special car over the North
ern Pacific. A brother and sister of Mrs
Van Zandt accompany them.
THE MINING ENGINEERS VISIT.
Over n hundred visitors visited the
Blue Bird on Thursday, about fifty ladies
we're among the number. Fully three
hours were spent in the mine. The move
underground lunch was highly enjoyed.
Much credit is due Mr.. Booraem for plan.
ming so pleasant a reception for our hon,
ored guests. The timbers at the stations
are nearly seventeen feet instead of seven
as stated in yesterdays paper. The train
carrying the mining engineers to Helena
yesterday was duly saluted by the Blue
Bird as they passed. The platforms were
crowded and a handkerchief appeared at
each window, and when opposite the mill
the whistle blew and the salute was re-
turned by the Blue Bird. By this demon
s~tration the Blue Bird Com pany took it
for granted that they had enjoyed them
selves.
ENERAL NOTES.
Mrs. R. M. Dykins is visiting at the
va oHO 10 giving ItSSOuS III ueCOrd.
tive art to pupils in Burlington and Rock
er. Her work in embroidery is beautiful
The Windsor Hotel is ably managed by
Mrs. McConnell.-The Windsor was ia
vored with a pleasant surprise party on
Wednesday evening which was very much
enjoyed by all present. Dancing continued
until 2 o'clock. Mrs. Mcconnell proved
herself equal to the emergency by prepar-
ing an elegant lunch.-The cubs presented
to Mrs. Van Zandt are thriving nicely and
are quite tame and playful. An antelope
has also been sent to Mrs. Van Zandt.-
Rev. Bennett, of Walkerville, will preach
at the school house, Sunday, at 3 O'Clock,
instead of Rev. Clark, OF Butte, who has
been holding services there.-A bankrupt
stock from Butte was sold yesterday at
auction. This is something new for Bur
lington.-Mr. John Tippett and family re-
will make this place their future home.-
Some of u citizens are very patriotic as
was proven on the Fourth of Suly. An
Italian flag was suspended from a saloon
when some layal citizens pulled it down.
Mr.. M. Sampson and wife. of Linton, Wis.,.
here visiting their four married daugh.
tiers. Mrs. VIM. Masters will |
Them on their return home.-Mr. Frank |
luda returned recently from a trip to New |
ioFK.-Mr.J j. b. SkldmOre has been on
the sick list for a few days but is able to
De about again.-Our citizens sent a petit
ton to tie County Commissioners for the
of the roads but so far it has been
lnheeded. A notice is up for a public meet
ing to declare the road from Silver Bow to
Butte via Burlington a public road.-Mr.
Breen ex superintendent of!the,B Blue Bird, has
'eturned from an extended trip to Colorado
Ind the coast, much improved in health.
He says Montana has before her the bright.
'st future OF any State OF Territory he has
''sited.-Mr. H. Livingston has a nice col
ection of books, in Connection with his
Try goods and clothing store. He also
us with stationery, boots and
~
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

The cables all agree that the relations be-
tween Germany and France are very much
unsettled and that the present strained re-
lations cannot be maintained. Either a
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20
Why Was the Special Session Called!

BUTTE, July 17.-[To the Editor of The
Miner. in common with many others in
this community. 1 would like t.. know why
the Territorial Legislature has been called
to convene ip special session at such an I'M
usual season of the year. The deple. ion
OF the treasury by the bounty law is too
fimsy al excuse to merit consideration. The
evils, il any there be, resulting from the
operation of this law, will have run their
course for this season before the LegisIa-
ture can apply a remedy. The ground
squirrels are alternating animals and fre-
Quently disappear before the end of Aug
ust, remaining in their dens until the next
spring. Hence by the time this law can be
repealed there will be no one catching SOUR
rels except the badgers, who m to
dig them out OF their holes
they never claim the bounty. Hence,
so far as this particular relief is concerned
a January session would answer every pur-
pose. As this is not the object of the ses-
sion we must look elsewhere for it's real
purpose. The present legislature has
proven itself remarkable for nothing so
much as for it's subserviency to the inter
ests of the railroad corporations who
dominate the politics of this territory at
present. Their servile attitude was abund-
antly manifested at the last session when
no bill could become a law if opposed
by the lobby with Samuel Word
andW. F. Sanders at it's head.
l would not be understood as making an
attack upon the Silver Bow delegation.
l was not present during last winters ses-
sion, neither have I the Journal of Pro-
ceedings, and in the absence of positive
proof l am not willing to believe that the
men who were chosen to represent Silver
Bow County in the legislative assembly
have proven recreant to their trust. Still
facts are stubborn things, and the charge I
make is supported by evidence which is
matter OF record. That record will also.
show
WHO WERE THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBER RE-
for the action of the body. Notwithstand-
ing their obvious ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ency is hardly the word. but then the Eng
lish language is not sufficiently expressive
to adequately describe the case-the money |
kings may not feel confident of their ability |
to elect another set of legislators who can
be handled with equal facility, and there
may yet be some measure for their benefit |
which was overlooked at the last session |
and which it is deemed advisable to have
attended to before the possible admission
OF Montana as u State shall render neces. |
sary the election OF a new legislature. This 4
is only offered as conjecture. l am entirely |
in the dark in the matter. Can The MINER
shed any light on the subject?
INQUIRER.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20

Electrician Johnson, of the R,na p;,a
putting in an electric plant in Hon o M Is
v;.ss new residence and laying cnnn a.
wires all through the house, upper
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20
THE NEW SCHOOL HOUSE.

The Colorado Company have shown their
generosity by donating a lot 15Ox1OO feet
for the erection of our new school house; it
is located near the Windsor Hotel on The
sidehill, Inc is a pretty location. Tho
masons are now at work.. The design ia a
very pretty one, and is quite original. The
main room will be 37x25 feet. The vino
will be 1Sx19 feet. 1t will be of birch and
cost $4,000. Messrs. Elliott & Willard NJ
Butte, have taken the contract for the cree.
ton, and expect to have the work
completed by the 18th Of August. A grand
a will be given in the school house when
completed, the proceeds to 20 toward nav.
ing the expense of building.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20
Rocker.

Mrs. Bailey is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Crabb'-Mr.T Taylor of the Blue Bird nina
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20
THE SOCIAL WORLD.

A Busy Woek for Society People who
Have Had the Pleasure Of Entertain.
ing the Visiting Engineers-Mrs. La
veIle's Picnic In Honor of Her Pretty
Young Guests From Deer Lodge. {
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-20
SUB URBAN NEWS.
Burlington.

Mr.. Van Zandt, President OF the Blne
Bird, is expected to arrive tomorrow with
his family i'll a special car over the North
ern Pacific. A brother and sister of Mrs.
Van Zandt accompany them.